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S1 nerve root injection - fluoroscopy

Case contributed by: Dr Frank Gaillard

Presentation:

Elderly patient with symptoms attributable to the left S1 nerve root.

From the case: S1 nerve root injection - fluoroscopy

Modality: Fluoroscopy

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Case Discussion:

Under fluoroscopic guidance a needle is advanced through the posterior foramen until the pain is reproduced. Perineural and extradural location is confirmed with injection of a small amount of contrast, following which a mixture of bupivacaine and betamethasone valerate are injected.

See: sciatic nerve root block